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 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman Spyder & Cayman GT4 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 1.59 Crore: check out details here. 

The 718 Spyder and the 718 Cayman GT4 are powered by a 4-litre, 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated engine that wrap out 420PS of maximum power and 420Nm of peak torque.

Highlights 

• The 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman twins come with a 4.0-litre engine.

• The 718 Spyder and the 718 Cayman GT4 can do a 0 to 100kmph sprint in 4.4 seconds.

• Both the 718 Cayman GT4 and the Spyder get a 6-speed manual gearbox.

• The Spyder & GT4 join the hardtop & Boxster models on sale.

Commenting on the launch, Ashish Kaul, Head of Sales, Porsche India, said. "Porsche India introduces two emotional and powerful models to the market, using a naturally aspirated powertrain that is based on the turbo engines in the current 911 Carrera model series. The 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder are about unrivalled driving fun and sheer emotions. They are the perfect sports car for those who like to push the limits and enjoy a racing pulse. We are very excited to offer these purist's models to our customers here in India. With a limited allocation for our market, the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder will be a rare and very special sight on our streets."

The 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman Spyder is priced at Rs. 1.59 crore, while the 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is priced at Rs. 1.63 crore (all prices, ex-showroom India). The two mid-engined sports cars are the most powerful models in the entire 718 range of the German automobile manufacturer.These are two new additions to the 718 family for the Indian car market adding to the likes of the hardtop 718 Cayman as well as the Boxster models.

Both the cars are powered by a 4.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine producing 414bhp/420Nm and will be offered with a six-speed manual. Both cars get Porsche Stability Management and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) with mechanical rear differential lock further enhances the longitudinal and lateral dynamics as well as cornering performance.Both the sports cars can do a 0 to 100kmph sprint in 4.4 seconds. The top speed is claimed to be 301kmph for the new Spyder and 304kmph for the new Cayman GT4.

The 2020 Porsche 718 Cayman Spyder comes with a rear spoiler that automatically rises at 120 kmph. And courtesy of a functional diffuser, the open-top model also becomes the first car in the Boxster family to generate aerodynamic downforce over the rear axle. The model also comes with the Porsche Active Suspension Management damping system lowers the ride height by 30 mm which also lowers the car's centre of gravity and improves the lateral dynamics. Both cars come with aluminium monobloc fixed brake calliper, while customers will have the option to upgrade to ceramic composite brakes as well.